Davie Community Foundation, Inc.
Job Description
President and CEO
The President and CEO is hired by, reports to and is evaluated by the Board of Directors, and is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s work, including development, public relations, philanthropic services, financial management, grant making and administration, with oversight and direction from the Board of Directors. The President works in partnership with the Board, fund holders, staff, other foundations, agencies, and the community at-large to further the goals and objectives of the Foundation. Other responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
Administration & Fiscal Management
- Oversees all aspects of the organization effectively.
- Recruits, trains, and reviews all qualified professional staff.
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of the Foundation.
- Working with staff, is responsible for preparation and oversight of the Board approved annual budget.
- Manages the allocation and utilization of physical and financial resources.
- Is responsible for all records of the Foundation, ensuring timely payments of bills and for maintaining a clear and accurate accounting system.
- Monitors the investment process, serving as an ex-officio member of the Investment/Finance Committee.
- Maintains fund accounting through Foundant software and generates fund reports and financial statements for all fund holders.
- Remains current on all tax and legislative rulings, laws, trends, or policies related to community foundations and the nonprofit environment.
Fundraising
- Builds and maintains relationships with donors, prospective donors and other key individuals who have an integral role in shaping the Foundation.
- Personally solicits donors along with Board representatives, in cooperation with donor’s professional advisors, as appropriate, and ensure needed printed material.
- Attends professional development conferences and workshops related to the Foundation’s work.
- Develops educational programs for donors and prospective donors to strengthen their knowledge of their philanthropic role.
Board-related
- Is responsible for implementation of policies and development of programs, procedures, and current Board approved strategic plan. Maintains open communication between donors, Board and staff.
- Assists in organizing and coordinating the work of the Board of Directors including audit procedure, committee meetings, and fiscal oversight.
- Educates Board on issues related to legislative, legal or tax matters.
- Provides the Board with complete, accurate and timely reports.
- Directs, or prepares the planning, preparation and distribution of all materials related to committee meetings and Board meetings.
- Assists the Board of Directors in the development of goals and long-range plans.
- Serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
Program and Community Related
- Represents and serves as a highly professional spokesperson and is the face of the Foundation in the community
- Oversees development of necessary materials for publicity, periodic newsletters, annual reports and resource materials for special constituencies.
- Cooperates and regularly communicates with all relevant stakeholders to promote understanding and acceptance of the Foundation’s role.
- Oversees the Administration of the Foundation’s grant policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors.
- Evaluates programs and recommends modifications and improvements.
- Initiates or cooperates in joint ventures with other nonprofits to identify potential opportunities to leverage resources.
- Maintains an awareness of the needs and interests of the county as they relate to the mission of the Foundation.
Membership of both Davie Community Foundation Inc. and DCF Real Estate Inc.
- Serves as President of both the Davie Community Foundation Inc and DCF Real Estate Foundation Inc.
- Oversees the Lease Agreement with Cognition of Davie County, Inc
Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Interested candidates may submit their resume and letter of interest via email: jsimpson@daviefoundation.org.